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Grain grower and PWM sprayer operator at Collie, NSW, Andrew Freeth, says the correct setup of PWM sprayers is essential to avoid poor application results, including underdosing that could contribute to herbicide resistance. Photo courtesy WeedSmart.

What's the best PWM approach for summer spraying?

Pulse Width Modulation tips and tricks for summer use

18 December 2023

A new resource to help manage spray drift will soon be available. Picture: Mark Saunders.

Peak bodies call for vigilance on spray drift prevention

Grower groups urge best practice to be adhered to when spraying

06 December 2023

DPIRD officers Catherine Borger, Dave Nicholson and Miranda Slaven at a trial site in WA where a machine that uses electricity to kill weeds is being tested. Image courtesy DPIRD.

Electric weed control trials create a buzz

WA research shows zapping of weeds can be successful

29 November 2023

Riverine Plains announces innovative soil management project to help farmers improve drought resilience. Photo: Mark Saunders.

New Riverine Plains drought resilience project kicks off

New Riverine Plains project aims to assist farmers in improving drought resilience.

24 November 2023

CSIRO researcher Steve Henry says reducing harvest losses not only boosts your bottom line but also increases future baiting effectiveness. Photo: CSIRO.

Harvesting clean to reduce mouse risk

Reducing harvest losses is key to enhancing future mouse baiting effectiveness.

08 November 2023

WA Agricultural Research Collaboration director, Dr Kelly Pearce (left), DPIRD genetic improvement portfolio manager, Dr Darshan Sharma, DPIRD and Murdoch University principal research scientist, Dr Ron Yates, and GRDC senior regional manager (West), Peter Bird, with lupin and legumes research trial plants at Murdoch University. Photo courtesy of DPIRD.

Research collaboration kicks off two new grains projects

The WA Agricultural Research Collaboration has announced new projects

06 November 2023

Feathertop Rhodes grass is common on roadsides and on vacant land across much of Australia. These populations can be a source of spread onto farms where they can establish along fence lines and in cropping paddocks. Photo: Nicole Baxter.

Collaboration proves key to weed control

Neighbours can better control FTR by working together.

01 November 2023

Grains Australia takes over Pulse operations

Pulse Australia and Grains Australia have completed a merger.

18 October 2023

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